Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Jose Menendez
82nd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/23/2024

Number of Bills: 80

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (61):
HB 35 Author: Menendez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to extending a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.

HB 36 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 05/13/2011 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for and certain civil consequences of committing the offense of prostitution.

HB 37 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/09/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing for penalties.

HB 38 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 05/03/2011 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the criminal penalty for and certain civil consequences of damaging property with graffiti.

HB 39 Author: Menendez | Naishtat
Last Action: 03/30/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a court's authority to order a proposed patient to receive extended outpatient mental health services.

HB 40 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/30/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to collective bargaining by law enforcement officers and firefighters.

HB 41 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/08/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalty for certain conduct constituting an offense for false report to peace officer or law enforcement employee.

HB 42 Author: Menendez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the duty imposed on the operator of a motor vehicle that strikes a structure adjacent to a highway.

HB 43 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/16/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the investigation of firefighters and police officers.

HB 44 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 04/26/2011 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the use of certain lots for residential purposes.

HB 45 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 02/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the release of a property owners' association assessment lien.

HB 46 Author: Menendez
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/19/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to compensatory time off for certain employees of the Parks and Wildlife Department.

HB 307 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 04/20/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the administration of the homeless housing and services program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

HB 308 Author: Menendez
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to life preserving devices on recreational vessels.

HB 309 Author: Menendez | Pitts | Zerwas
Last Action: 04/26/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the supportive living facility pilot program.

HB 382 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/29/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties.

HB 383 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 02/16/2011 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to allowing a surrogate decision-maker to consent to certain medical treatments on behalf of an inmate of a correctional facility.

HB 384 Author: Menendez
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the proper identification of boats and outboard motors; creating an offense.

HB 385 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 04/27/2011 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for theft and certain fraud offenses committed against a disabled individual.

HB 447 Author: Menendez
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the powers of a defense base development authority.

HB 504 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 04/05/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to partial surrender of or withdrawals from annuity contracts, life insurance policies, and endowment contracts.

HB 648 Author: Menendez | Larson
Last Action: 05/12/2011 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a conservator for and authorizing the dissolution of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District; providing a penalty.

HB 748 Author: Menendez | Hartnett
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to a criminal defendant's incompetency to stand trial, to certain related time credits, and to the maximum period allowed for restoration of the defendant to competency.

HB 749 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 04/07/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to county law enforcement officer civil service systems; providing penalties.

HB 983 Author: Menendez | Bonnen
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to health insurance coverage for eligible survivors of certain public servants killed in the line of duty.

HB 985 Author: Menendez | Miles | Dukes
Last Action: 05/09/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents of certain facilities; creating an offense; providing penalties.

HB 1059 Author: Menendez | Anchia
Last Action: 03/29/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to bullying, including cyberbullying, in public schools.

HB 1069 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/24/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of and payment for certain health care services provided through workers' compensation health care networks to fire protection personnel.

HB 1128 Author: Menendez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to consent to certain medical treatments by a surrogate decision-maker on behalf of certain inmates.

HB 1225 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/30/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requirements for private passenger vehicle rental companies regarding child safety seats; providing a penalty.

HB 1284 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/01/2011 H Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the transfer of the powers, duties, and programs of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and to the establishment of certain other programs and divisions within the department.

HB 1597 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/03/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a temporary increase in the rate of the state sales and use tax and dedicating the amount of the temporary increase to the foundation school fund.

HB 1620 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/03/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the deadline for providing notice to public school teachers regarding renewal or nonrenewal of term contracts.

HB 1622 Author: Menendez
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to suits to enjoin gang activity that constitutes a public nuisance.

HB 1699 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/03/2011 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to a supplemental payment for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the unfunded actuarial liabilities allowed under that system.

HB 1801 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 04/21/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to notice of utility rate increases.

HB 1939 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/07/2011 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to assist the board of trustees of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.

HB 2041 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 04/26/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to alternative methods of dispute resolution in certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and an assisted living facility licensed by the department.

HB 2042 Author: Menendez
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 05/16/2011 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to defense base development authorities, including the powers of an authority and the taxation of certain tangible personal property located on the base property for which the authority is established.

HB 2043 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 05/06/2011 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the taxation of certain tangible personal property located inside a defense base development authority.

HB 2283 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/10/2011 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District.

HB 2386 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/10/2011 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for county officials.

HB 2387 Author: Menendez
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the selection, compensation, and duties of the general counsel to an appraisal district.

HB 3107 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 05/06/2011 H Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to notification to the United States Social Security Administration of the release of certain prisoners from county jails.

HB 3488 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 05/13/2011 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the requirements for demonstrating eligibility for an ad valorem tax exemption for the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.

HB 3489 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/18/2011 H Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of a hazardous drain in a swimming pool or spa by a seller of residential real property.

HB 3490 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/18/2011 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the discharge of certain patients from a hospital; providing civil penalties.

HB 3491 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 04/13/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to establishment and functions of certain urban land bank programs.

HJR 91 Author: Menendez | Anchia | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action: 03/01/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment dissolving the State Board of Education and creating the Texas Education Commission.

HJR 112 Author: Menendez | Hamilton | Eiland
Last Action: 03/29/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating casino games and slot machines by licensed operators and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the property tax relief fund and additional financial aid for higher education students.

HR 34 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/04/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 4 2011 7:50AM
Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

HR 191 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 03/04/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 4 2011 7:50AM
Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of VFW Lackland Memorial Post 9174.

HR 235 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 02/17/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 17 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the founding of Harmony Public Schools.

HR 463 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 02/18/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 2011 8:07AM
Caption: Commending members of the San Antonio Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness for their efforts to promote equitable services and treatment for consumers and families living with mental illness.

HR 1452 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Honoring Stewart Title in San Antonio on the 100th anniversary of its founding.

HR 1613 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 05/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2011 1:25PM
Caption: Congratulating the San Antonio Water System on winning a Texas Environmental Excellence Award.

HR 1692 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Honoring Dolores Mendez for her contributions to the San Antonio community.

HR 1835 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 05/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2011 11:45AM
Caption: Honoring Michael Gerber for his service as executive director of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

HR 1965 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 05/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2011 11:45AM
Caption: Congratulating Eric Cooper, president and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank, on his selection as the 2011 Executive Director of the Year by Feeding America.

HR 2519 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 05/29/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2011 12:50PM
Caption: Honoring Alex Briseno on his retirement as the chair of the board of trustees of the San Antonio Water System.

HR 2531 Author: Menendez
Last Action: 05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 9:00AM
Caption: Honoring Hector and Maria Morales of San Antonio on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Joint Author (19):
HB 7 Author: Thompson | Jackson, Jim | Madden | Harless | Menendez
Last Action: 04/07/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and certain criminal and civil consequences of offenses involving or related to the trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of those offenses.

HB 8 Author: Darby | Geren | Anderson, Rodney | Pitts | Menendez
Sponsor: Harris
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain private transfer fees and the preservation of private real property rights; providing penalties.

HB 243 Author: Craddick | Martinez Fischer | Brown | Cook | Menendez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/16/2011 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.

HB 639 Author: Branch | Menendez | Parker | Anchia | Taylor, Larry
Last Action: 02/21/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to school district policies for the care of students at risk for anaphylaxis.

HB 642 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | Menendez
Last Action: 02/21/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.

HB 643 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | Menendez
Last Action: 03/22/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.

HB 669 Author: White | Menendez
Last Action: 04/27/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to informing a patient concerning reconstructive breast surgery before performing certain surgical procedures.

HB 710 Author: Walle | Menendez | Naishtat | Munoz, Jr.
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to verification of identity of applicants for benefits under and prevention of duplicate participation in the financial assistance and supplemental nutrition assistance programs.

HB 1309 Author: Craddick | Gallego | Menendez | Carter
Last Action: 04/27/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of possession or promotion of certain visual material depicting a minor and to certain educational programs concerning the prevention and awareness of that offense.

HB 1481 Author: Truitt | Naishtat | Davis, John | Raymond | Menendez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the use of person first respectful language in reference to individuals with disabilities.

HB 1485 Author: Patrick, Diane | Menendez
Last Action: 03/02/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to discounted utility rates for school districts.

HB 1717 Author: Garza | Menendez | Pena | Aliseda
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district.

HB 1851 Author: Reynolds | Miles | Menendez | White
Last Action: 03/30/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to historically underutilized businesses and the preference given for goods and services purchased by state agencies; providing penalties.

HB 1937 Author: Simpson | Rodriguez, Eddie | Menendez | Kolkhorst | Chisum
Sponsor: Patrick
Last Action: 05/25/2011 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression by the intrusive touching of persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation; providing penalties.

HB 1938 Author: Simpson | Rodriguez, Eddie | Menendez | Kolkhorst | Chisum
Last Action: 05/09/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of body imaging scanning equipment in airports; providing criminal and civil penalties.

HB 2707 Author: Burnam | Quintanilla | Gutierrez | Menendez
Sponsor: Davis
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the holding of an interest in certain alcoholic beverage licenses, permits, or premises by certain persons whose alcoholic beverage license or permit has been revoked.

HB 3746 Author: Frullo | Gallego | Menendez | Branch
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to investigations of certain offenses involving the Internet-based sexual exploitation of a minor; creating the Internet crimes against children account to support those activities.

HCR 80 Author: Simpson | Menendez | Kolkhorst | Chisum
Last Action: 04/27/2011 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Expressing strong opposition to unwarranted and unreasonable searches of air passengers by the Transportation Security Administration and urging the administration to cease such searches immediately.

HJR 147 Author: Hamilton | Woolley | Menendez | Alvarado
Last Action: 04/26/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize and regulate the conduct of gaming in this state and authorizing the conduct of gaming by certain federally recognized Indian tribes.

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